The Weekend Guide: Things To Do … April 12-13-14
From Staff Reports
Below are a few fun, educational and family-friendly events in-and-around Coweta County this weekend (April 12-13-14).
If you are looking for local and live music this weekend, check out what’s going on in our LOCAL MUSIC CALENDAR .
Also, we have all the sports schedules for the weekend with the Hawks, United and Braves. Check it out by visiting: SPORTS CALENDAR .
If you are looking for a place to eat, take a look at our JOINTS DIRECTORY.
Check with each event to see if it is weather permitting / rain or shine. All events are subject to change. For the latest in Newnan Weather, click HERE.
To submit an event, email [email protected].
FRIDAY, APRIL 12
RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE
10 a.m. – 3 p.m., Peachtree City Library, 201 Willowbend Drive, Peachtree City
In Floy Farr Room. Use sponsor code PTC when making appointment at redcrossblood.org. Walk-ins are welcome also.
THE LOCALS NIGHT MARKET
5 – 9 p.m., Greenville Street Park, Downtown Newnan
This free event has vendors, food trucks, activities, live music and more.
PEACHTREE CITY NIGHT MARKET
5-10 p.m. at Drake Field, 155 Willowbend Drive, Peachtree City
Over 40 vendors under the night sky with live music, art, entertainment, food and much more.
AFTER DARK PARTY IN THE PARK
5 p.m., Kiwanis Park, 980 Redwine Road, Fayetteville
Hosted by the Fayette County Parks and Recreation. Come out to Kiwanis Park for Zumba and Food Trucks! Mike Price joins us for a special dance party at our Food Truck Frenzy. Food Trucks open at 5 p.m. Zumba starts at 6 p.m. Advanced registration for Zumba is highly recommended
SATURDAY, APRIL 13
SPRING PLANT SALE
8:30 a.m. – Noon, Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan • 770-254-2620
Hosted by the Coweta County Master Gardener Volunteers. Tomatoes, Flowers, Annuals, Perennials, Herbs, Shrubs, Peppers, Trees and more. Bring your own wagons and boxes.
SENOIA FARMER’S MARKET
8:30 a.m. – 1 p.m., 40 Travis Street, Senoia
Locally-sourced Farmer’s Market, every Saturday.
GREAT AMERICAN LITTER PICK UP
8:30 – 11:30 a.m., Newnan City Hall Parking Lot, 25 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 678-673-5505
Meet in the parking lot behind City Hall between 8:15-8:30 a.m. and join Keep Newnan Beautiful for a day of cleanliness.
PEACHTREE CITY MARKET
9 a.m. – 1 p.m., Aberdeen Village Shopping Center, Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City
Approximately 60 vendors offering a variety of fresh produce, poultry, beef and pork, bread, sweet treats and more. Also live music.
SPRING 2024 LADIES GATHER & GLOW
10 a.m. – Noon, Southern Vein Care, 2959 Sharpsburg-McCollum Road, Newnan • 770-683-8346
Hosted by Southern Vein Care. Features free vein screenings, Linked for Life Jewelry, $10/Unit Botox, $5 B12 Injections, $35 Spray Tans, and $25 Lipoprotein Injections.
WARM SPRINGS SPRING FLING
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Warm Springs Welcome Center, 1 Broad Street, Warm Springs
It’s the 24th Annual Spring Fling in charming Warm Springs, GA! Two-day event. Celebrate the season’s bounty at this beloved two-day event hosted in our historic town. Immerse yourself in our community’s vibrant culture as we showcase local artisans’ incredible talents. Free event.
3RD ANNUAL SPRING FESTIVAL
10:30 a.m. – Noon, Newnan Carnegie Library, 1 LaGrange Street, Newnan • 770-683-1347
Join the Carnegie for a day of fun for all ages! Spring festival activities will include bubble making, sidewalk chalk art, fair games, and a children’s craft. Snow cones from WowSno will be on site starting at 11 a.m. We will also be announcing our 2024 Summer Program Schedule! Registration is requested on EVENTBRITE. For more information please visit our social media or website at newnancarnegie.com.
GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn • 770-964-8575
The 39th season begins this weekend. Open rain or shine each Saturday and Sunday through June 2. For information on tickets, visit garenfest.com.
FLAT ROCK RESEARCH HIKE
11 a.m., Chattahoochee Bend State Park, 425 Bob White Way, Newnan • 770-254-7271
Join our naturalist for a 3mile hike starting at the Visitor Center and hike to the Flat Rock Trail. You will learn about what grows on top of the granite outcropping that extends all the way to Dekalb County. Wear sturdy shoes and bring a water bottle. Call the park office to register. $2 per person, $5 park pass required.
COWETA SPORTS HALL OF FAME
Dinner 6:30 p.m., Ceremony 7 p.m. at Coweta County Fairgrounds, 275 Pine Road, Newnan
Four inductees enter as the Class of 2024 – Blake Bass, Michael Cheever, Walter Drake and Lisa Skelton.
WINE FLIGHTS AT NIGHT
7 p.m., Leaf and Bean, 22 West Court Square, Newnan • 770-683-7290
Kicking off their new and improved Wine Flights! This is a drop in event. During this soft launch, you will receive 3, 2oz pours and a small charcuterie snack. Flights cost $10.
MONSTER JAM
7 p.m., Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton • 877-926-7849
The two-day Monster Jam is adrenaline-charged family entertainment featuring the most famous trucks in the world. For ticket information, visit https://www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/events/monster-jam/.
NITWITS: FAMILY TREE
8 p.m., Newnan Theatre Company, 24 First Avenue, Newnan • 770-683-6282
It’s Improv and a family reunion! All of the N.I.T.W.I.T.S. perform acts of great hilarity as family tradition dictates! Tickets are $10. To purchase, visit https://app.arts-people.com/index.php?show=190740.
SUNDAY, APRIL 14
WARM SPRINGS SPRING FLING
10 a.m. – 5 p.m., Warm Springs Welcome Center, 1 Broad Street, Warm Springs
It’s the 24th Annual Spring Fling in charming Warm Springs, GA! Two-day event. Celebrate the season’s bounty at this beloved two-day event hosted in our historic town. Immerse yourself in our community’s vibrant culture as we showcase local artisans’ incredible talents. Free event.
GEORGIA RENAISSANCE FESTIVAL
10:30 a.m. – 6 p.m., 6905 Virlyn B. Smith Road, Fairburn • 770-964-8575
The 39th season begins this weekend. Open rain or shine each Saturday and Sunday through June 2. For information on tickets, visit garenfest.com.
MONSTER JAM
3 p.m., Atlanta Motor Speedway, 1500 Tara Place, Hampton • 877-926-7849
The two-day Monster Jam is adrenaline-charged family entertainment featuring the most famous trucks in the world. For ticket information, visit https://www.atlantamotorspeedway.com/events/monster-jam/.
